What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate key information technology concepts and techniques to help resolve information technology-related problems in a range of contexts
• Plan, develop, implement, and manage information technology systems to meet specific market or organisational needs
• Operate knowledgeably, productively and professionally to produce specified outcomes in a rapidly changing information technology environment.

You will study a number of courses to complete 120 credits required for the qualification from a variety of options to suit your career goals or interests. All you need to get started is an undergraduate degree*, or have successfully completed our Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Level 7). 

*If you have completed the Bachelor of Information Technology with Open Polytechnic you are unable to enrol in this programme.

Areas you can study include:

• Computer Programming
• Web Development
• Web Programming
• Interaction Design
• Web Technologies
• Advanced Database
• Current and Emerging Technologies
• Software Engineering.

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7) will provide you with a range of IT specialist skills and practices in a chosen specialist field.  If you are currently employed, you will gain valuable opportunities to incorporate work-related learning that may build on an existing role or equip for new responsibilities.